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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How intelligent is Aschenbach?
(a) Very stupid.
(b) Very intelligent.
(c) Not too bright.
(d) Average.

2. Whom does Aschenbach resemble with his make-over?
(a) The Old Fop.
(b) His father.
(c) A woman.
(d) Tadzio's friend.

3. Aschenbach's daydream shows his _______.
(a) Dissatisfaction with humans.
(b) Tendency to follow societal pressures.
(c) Desire for adventure.
(d) Fear of heights.

4. Aschenbach spends all his time _________.
(a) Writing.
(b) Daydreaming.
(c) Reading.
(d) Listening to music.

5. What does Tadzio give to Aschenbach when he sees him on the pier?
(a) A flower.
(b) A smile.
(c) A letter.
(d) A scowl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio could be called:

2. What is the cause of Aschenbach's sickness?

3. How does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?

4. At the beach, Aschenbach eats _________.

5. Usually Aschenbach feels ________ at his summer house.

(see the answer key)

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